Human Dignity
File: ACA
Recognizing and valuing that we are a diverse community, it is part of our mission to provide a positive, harmonious environment in which diversity is respected and encouraged.
A major aim of education in the Lake Washington School District is the development of a commitment to the core values of a democratic society. In accordance with this aim, the district strongly emphasizes a core value of mutual human respect for each person regardless of individual differences and/or, characteristics including for example, but not necessarily limited to race; gender; creed; religion; color; national origin; honorably discharged veteran or military status; sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity; marital status; age; the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability; or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. We expect this value to be manifested in the daily behaviors of students, staff, and volunteers.
Appropriate consequences for students who violate this policy will be specified in the student code of conduct of each building. Staff members who violate this policy will be subject to discipline as appropriate, pursuant to collective bargaining agreements and state and federal laws.
Adopted:
01/04/93
Revised:
09/07/99
09/30/10
08/29/11
LEGAL REFS.:
RCW 28A.300.285
RCW 28A.640
RCW 28A.642
RCW 49.60
CROSS REFS.:
AC - Nondiscrimination
ACB - Harassment
JF - Student Rights and Responsibilities
JFD - Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying of Students
These policies cover district fiscal affairs and the management of district funds. The Facilities Development section contains statements relating to the financing of school construction.
Policies in this section govern non-instructional services and programs, including business management, such as safety, buildings and their management (not construction), transportation and food services.
Policies concerning school construction, remodeling and modernizing, temporary facilities and facilities retirement plans.
The personnel policies are divided in three main subdivisions: topics that pertain to all employees; policies that pertain to professional personnel, including administrators, who must hold educational certification by the state to serve in their positions; and policies pertaining to all other personnel.
These policies pertain to the process of negotiating with staff units recognized by the school board.
Policies on instructional program: basic programs, special programs, activities programs, instructional resources and academic achievement.
Policies concerning students are found here: admissions, attendance, rights and responsibilities, conduct, discipline and health and welfare services. Policies pertaining to the curriculum, instruction of students, and extracurricular programs are in the Instruction section.
Policies affecting relations with the general public and with community and public agencies except other educational agencies and groups.
This section governs the district's relationship with other education agencies: other school districts, regional or service districts, private schools, colleges and universities, educational research organizations and state and national education agencies.